The Serotonergic Transmitter System in Dementia and Affective Disorders

September 26, 2007 updated by: Rigshospitalet, Denmark
The aim of this project is to examine the serotonergic transmitter system using functional imaging of the brain (positron emission tomography [PET]) to gain knowledge about early pathophysiological changes in Alzheimer's dementia and mood disorders.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

100

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Denmark
      • Copenhagen, Denmark, 2100
        • Recruiting
        • Neurobiological Research Unit
        • Contact:
          • Vibe G. Frokjaer, MD
          • Phone Number: +45 3545 6714
          • Email: vibe@nru.dk
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Vibe G. Frokjaer, MD

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease
  • Individuals genetically predisposed to affective disorder
  • Healthy gender and age matched controls

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Contraindications to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Use of psychoactive drugs
  • Past or present affective disorder
  • Other systemic diseases that may affect brain function

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Rigshospitalet, Denmark

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Vibe G. Frokjaer, MD, Neurobiological Research Unit, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2003

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 13, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 13, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 19, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 27, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 26, 2007

Last Verified

September 1, 2005

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • SERT-AD

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